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The Drake Shake

The Drake Shake

Written by: Neill Drake
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Welcome to the Drake Shake, a polar podcast hosted by seasoned Antarctica Expedition Guide; Neill Drake. Drake is joined by fellow guides, and industry insiders to share their collective knowledge and experience working in the polar industry to ensure that listeners are fully prepared to book their once in a lifetime adventure.

Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • How to pick the right company for your Polar adventure!

    How to pick the right company for your Polar adventure!
    May 1 2026

    Next up on the Polar Planning Roadmap, is how to choose the right company. It's a factore that needs to be taken into consideration, but may not be as important as you may think. In this episode, we talk about which company might be right for you.

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    32 mins
  • Understanding all the different Antarctica itineraries and which to choose

    Understanding all the different Antarctica itineraries and which to choose
    Apr 17 2026

    Without a doubt, the most overwhelming stage in planning your Antarctic adventure is choosing the right itinerary. While it may seem overly complicated...it's actually much less confusing than it appears. In this episode we break down all the different itinterary and simplify them for you.

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    58 mins
  • "Should I book with a travel agent, or book direct?" - Which is best for Antarctica and the Arctic

    "Should I book with a travel agent, or book direct?" - Which is best for Antarctica and the Arctic
    Apr 2 2026

    When you're plannning your trip to Antarctica, you're probably wondering if you should book with a travel agent, or book directly with the company. In this episode we explain the differences and the benefits!
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    30 mins
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